Registered Nurse - Sheriff’s Office; On-site

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Health. This position performs a variety of duties which include providing direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour.
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

• This position will work at Anoka County Jail, located at 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours:
  The Jail is staffed 24/7, and we are looking to fill all shifts with a combination of 8-,10-, and 12-hour shifts.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments of inmates in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.
• Review and assess prescribed medications brought in by inmates, coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates.
• Arrange for additional health care, including appointments for dental, medical, psychological, laboratory and other treatment modes.
• Implement nursing care and medical orders in a knowledgeable, safe, and responsible manner.
• Maintain all medical records related to health and medical screening and medical treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated.
• Train correctional officers and staff regarding medical procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Previous experience in correctional health, or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Standard office environment, correctional institutions.
• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to medical equipment.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as "Unauthorized Tattoos" under the Sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited.…